With THC starting around 28%, GG5 is considered very strong and best suited to experienced consumers.

What is GG5's lineage?

GG5 is a cross of Gorilla Glue #1 and Gorilla Glue #4.

What effects does GG5 produce?

It typically delivers a euphoric, happy lift that settles into a heavy, couch-locking body high, making it a popular evening choice.

GG5 Strain (Gorilla Glue #5): Effects, THC Level & Terpenes

Here is the gist: GG5 is an indica-leaning strain, with more detail on taste, effects and potency just ahead. GG5, also known as Gorilla Glue #5, GG#5 or “New Glue,” is the heaviest release in the Glue family. It pairs an earthy diesel flavor with an intense, couch-locking high that suits experienced shoppers, and it is clone only, so it appears on menus in runs rather than as a staple.

Quick facts

Type: Indica-dominant hybrid (roughly 79% indica / 21% sativa)
Lineage: Sister Glue (GG1) x Original Glue (GG4)
Flavor: earthy, diesel, spicy
Typical THC: commonly reported in the 27 to 30 percent range
Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene

What is the GG5 strain?

GG5 is an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 80% indica and 20% sativa, created by crossing Gorilla Glue #1 with Gorilla Glue #4. It’s part of the celebrated Gorilla Glue lineage, prized for its resin-heavy buds and outsized potency.

What are the effects of GG5?

GG5 delivers a euphoric, happy lift early on that gradually settles into a heavy, couch-locking body high. It’s a popular choice for evenings or unwinding after a long day, and doses can sneak up on you, so it’s best to start low and go slow.

How does GG5 taste and smell?

Expect a pungent, earthy diesel aroma up front, with notes of spice and a dank, herbal undertone.

What terpenes does GG5 have?

GG5 is typically led by caryophyllene, which gives it that peppery, spicy edge, backed by myrcene for the heavy, couch-locking body feel and limonene for a faint citrus lift over the diesel. Humulene turns up as a secondary in some panels and adds an earthy, herbal undertone. This terpene mix is common across the Glue lineage and is a big part of why GG5 smells and hits the way it does.

What is the THC level of GG5?

GG5 is commonly reported in the 27 to 30 percent THC range, which makes it one of the most potent cuts in the Glue lineup and noticeably stronger than Original Glue. Always check the lab results on any product label to know exactly what you are getting, since clone only releases vary a lot between cultivators.

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Who GG5 Tends to Suit Best

Given its indica lean, GG5 shows up most often in evening routines — think couch time, unwinding, or settling in before bed rather than tackling a busy afternoon.

GG5 genetics, lineage and the New Glue name

GG5 is an intra-family back-cross: Sister Glue (GG1) bred back into Original Glue (GG4), created by GG Strains co-founders Joesy Whales and Lone Watty in Las Vegas. Because both parents come from the same Chem Sis, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel foundation, GG5 concentrates the traits that line is known for rather than introducing anything new, which is why reviewers describe it as heavier and more resinous than either parent. It launched in winter 2016 as a clone only limited release under the name Gorilla Glue #5, then was renamed New Glue after GG Strains settled a trademark dispute with the Gorilla Glue adhesive company in 2017. All three names, GG5, Gorilla Glue #5 and New Glue, refer to the same cut.

GG5 terpene breakdown

Caryophyllene leads most GG5 panels and is the source of the peppery, spicy bite that sits under the diesel. It is the only common cannabis terpene that also binds to CB2 receptors, which is part of why the profile reads warm and heavy rather than sharp. Myrcene comes next and lines up with the sinking, couch-locking body effect users report, and it is the terpene most responsible for the earthy, slightly musky base note. Limonene fills the top end with a faint citrus lift that keeps the aroma from being purely fuel. Humulene shows up as a secondary in some results and adds the dry, hoppy edge reviewers sometimes mention on the exhale.

How does GG5 compare to other Glue family strains?

The obvious comparison is Original Glue, its own parent and already in the library. Original Glue is the more balanced of the two, with a lighter body load and THC that usually tests several points lower, so it stays workable during the day. GG5 takes the same diesel and coffee-toned flavor and pushes it further into sedation, which is why it is more often described as an evening or end-of-day pick. Duct Tape is the other close relative here, sharing the sticky, adhesive-named resin production and the earthy profile, but it runs sweeter and less pungent than GG5 and tends to be easier for newer consumers to handle. If you want a diesel-forward option without the near-30 percent THC, Permanent Gas covers similar flavor ground. The full HighRewards strain library has side by side details for each.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

Is GG5 indica or sativa?

GG5 is an indica-dominant hybrid, roughly 80% indica and 20% sativa.

Is GG5 strong?

With THC commonly reported between 27 and 30 percent, GG5 is considered very strong. Users report that a small amount goes a long way, and it is generally recommended for experienced consumers rather than as a first strain.

What does GG5 taste like?

Earthy and diesel up front, with spicy notes and a dank, herbal edge.

What is GG5 a cross of?

GG5 is a back-cross of Sister Glue (GG1) into Original Glue (GG4), both from GG Strains. Because both parents share the Chem Sis, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel base, GG5 intensifies the family traits rather than adding new ones.

Why is Gorilla Glue #5 also called New Glue?

GG Strains renamed the whole Glue line in 2017 after settling a trademark dispute with the Gorilla Glue adhesive company. Gorilla Glue #5 became New Glue, and both names, along with GG5 and GG#5, refer to the same clone only cut released in winter 2016.

What terpenes are in GG5?

Caryophyllene leads, with myrcene and limonene behind it and humulene appearing as a secondary in some panels. Caryophyllene supplies the peppery bite, myrcene tracks with the couch-locking body feel, and limonene adds a light citrus lift over the diesel.

Is GG5 stronger than GG4?

Reviewers generally report GG5 as the heavier of the two. It tests higher on THC in most panels and is described as more sedating than Original Glue, which stays more balanced and workable during the day.

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