GG5

Also known as: New Glue, Gorilla Glue #5, Gorilla Glue 5

Breeder: GG Strains (Joesy Whales & Lone Watty)

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Sister Glue (GG1) x Original Glue (GG4)

Sister Glue (GG1) and Original Glue (GG4) share the same three grandparents — Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel — but express different phenotypes. GG4 became the iconic 'stickiest strain alive' pheno that won the 2014 LA and Michigan Cannabis Cups and the 2015 Jamaica World Cup. GG1 is described as the 'sister' phenotype, slightly brighter and less sedating than GG4, with its own Cannabis Cup wins. Crossing the two effectively concentrated the Glue genetics, producing a heavier, more indica-leaning expression with intensified resin and body effects.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Pungent and intense. Musky diesel dominates up front — a deeper, earthier musk than GG4's brighter gas. Layers of black pepper, dark chocolate, damp earth, and pine sap underneath. Sweet skunky undertones linger after the jar is closed. Breeder describes it simply as 'Earthy, Piney, Chocolate, Very potent!'

Flavor: Earthy pepper and diesel on the inhale, transitioning to a rich pine and dark chocolate mid-palate. Exhale brings a slightly sweet herbal finish with a lingering skunky, fuel-tinged aftertaste. Willamette Week described it as 'diesel-soaked leather and burnt rubber — a fuel-strain lover's perfect pot.'

Effects & Experience

Onset: Creeper. Begins with a lifted, euphoric cerebral wave that clears negative thoughts before the body effects arrive. Reviewers note it can sneak up 5–10 minutes after the first hit.

Once the body high lands it is overwhelming. Heavy full-body sedation anchors you to the couch with a warm, tingly wave spreading from the torso outward. Cognitive function noticeably diminishes — users describe a 'stupefying' blank bliss. Compared to GG4, GG5 trades the happy sativa headspace for a more cohesive, single-minded physical relaxation. Increased appetite and dry eyes commonly reported.

Duration: Long-lasting; 2–3+ hours of heavy effects. The sedation tail can linger well past the peak.

Growing Characteristics

Grow Tips: Branchy structure demands training — top early and use LST or SCROG to manage canopy and expose bud sites. Support branches in late flower; heavy, dense colas will snap unsupported stalks. Drop humidity to 40–50% RH during flowering to prevent mold in the extremely resinous, tightly packed buds. Relatively fast vegetative growth. Breeder describes the finished buds as 'very kush-like' in structure. Resin production is exceptional — expect scissors and gloves to gum up quickly during harvest. Solventless wash potential is strong: Glue-family genetics commonly return 3–5% full-melt bubble hash from fresh-frozen, and flower rosin presses yield 18–25%.

History & Origin

GG5 emerged from GG Strains' effort to concentrate the best traits of their Glue line by crossing their two standout phenotypes — GG1 and GG4 — back into each other. Joesy Whales (Don Peabody) and Lone Watty (Ross Johnson) co-created the Original Glue family from an accidental pollination of Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel around 2009–2012. After GG4 dominated the Cannabis Cup circuit in 2014–2015, they turned to refining the line. GG5 was officially launched in winter 2016 alongside Sister Glue (GG1) in limited-release authorized markets only. In 2017, the Gorilla Glue adhesive company sued over trademark infringement, resulting in a settlement that renamed the strains: GG4 became Original Glue, GG1 became Sister Glue, and GG5 became New Glue. Distribution remains clone-only through verified GG Strains partners. Both co-founders have since passed away — Lone Watty (Ross Johnson) and later Joesy Whales (Don Peabody, d. May 2024 at age 66). GG Strains continues under breeder 10 Bears.