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White Gorilla

White Gorilla is a hybrid strain with the lineage GG4 × White Widow. Typical aromas include sweet, intense and pine-like notes. The effects are generally described as euphoric, relaxing and sleepy.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • intense
  • pine-like
  • zesty
  • diesel-like
  • chocolatey
  • citrusy
  • peppery

Effects

  • euphoric
  • relaxing
  • sleepy
  • uplifting
  • energetic
  • calming
  • balancing

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Myrcene
  • sabinene
  • geraniol
  • Limonene
  • Pinene

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC up to 22 %
CBD up to 0.6 %

The values are intended for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

White Gorilla is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

White Gorilla in detail

Origin & classification

White Gorilla is a hybrid strain from GG4 × Gorilla Glue #4 × White Widow. With up to 22 % THC, White Gorilla clearly falls into the stronger range. CBD plays more of a minor role at up to 0.6 %.

Aroma & flavour

White Gorilla’s aroma is primarily sweet, intense, pine-like and zesty. Caryophyllene, Myrcene and sabinene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The blend of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

White Gorilla’s effects are generally described as euphoric, relaxing, sleepy and uplifting. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in only one direction but engages both mind and body.

Effect tendency

The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the characteristics that shape this strain. Its open-ended effects are a key reason why it is often described as a pleasant strain for social gatherings. Many sources do not describe the strain as one-dimensional, but as powerful without a single aspect taking centre stage.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

White Gorilla is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible. Those who enjoy classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished will likely appreciate this direction more than purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

Between euphoric, relaxing and sleepy, the effects reveal a balanced profile with active and calmer elements. Aromatically, it follows a sweet, fruity direction: sweet, intense, pine-like, zesty and diesel-like. Caryophyllene, Myrcene and sabinene support the strain’s aromatic direction. A THC level of up to 22 % makes White Gorilla noticeably more prominent than milder strains. CBD is present at only a low level in White Gorilla, at up to 0.6 %. White Gorilla’s aromatic character is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. In White Gorilla, Caryophyllene adds a spicy, slightly peppery edge to the overall profile. When classifying White Gorilla, it is important to note that its active side does not stand alone, but is balanced by calmer effects.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about White Gorilla

What type of strain is White Gorilla?

We classify White Gorilla as a hybrid strain with the parent line GG4 × White Widow.

What genetics are behind White Gorilla?

White Gorilla’s parent line is GG4 × White Widow.

What does White Gorilla smell and taste like?

Aromatically, White Gorilla is primarily sweet, intense, pine-like, zesty, diesel-like, chocolatey, citrusy and peppery. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with White Gorilla?

White Gorilla’s profile features Caryophyllene, Myrcene, sabinene, geraniol, Limonene and Pinene. They complement the described aromatic profile.

What effects can be expected from White Gorilla?

We describe White Gorilla primarily as euphoric, relaxing, sleepy, uplifting, energetic, calming and balancing. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is White Gorilla’s THC content?

White Gorilla is listed with a THC range of up to 22 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.