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Indica dominant retail shopping label — not genetics

Gorilla Cookies Strain

Gorilla Cookies is an indica dominant strain (Calisson Candy × Cookie Wreck). ~23.4% THC; 60-day flowering; 11 breeder releases; effects: thought provoking, energetic, calming.

Median THC
23.4%
Flowering
55–75 days
Breeder releases
11
Avg rating
8.5 / 10

Chemotype genetics-true

THC
23.4%
CBD
0%
Chemotype
Type I
THC-dominant

Terpene profile most dominant first

CaryophylleneLimoneneMyrceneHumuleneLinaloolPineneTerpinoleneOcimene

Chemotype — the cannabinoid and terpene profile — is the signal that stays true to a cultivar’s genetics, which is why scientists classify cannabis by chemical profile (a “chemovar”) rather than by name (Hazekamp & Fischedick 2012). The dominant terpenes below are aggregated from community and lab reporting; aroma and effect associations are preliminary and not medical claims. Lab-verified COA profiles roll out as Areto’s data comes online.

Indica / Sativa — retail shopping guide

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Indica, sativa and hybrid are a retail shopping convention — not a reliable guide to genetics or effects. When researchers analysed 89,923 commercial samples across six states, these labels did not predict a plant’s terpene or cannabinoid profile, and a genome-wide study found sativa- and indica-labelled plants to be genetically indistinct (PLOS ONE 2022; Nature Plants 2021). The labels are so fluid that AK-47, a hybrid, won “Best Sativa” at the 1999 Cannabis Cup and “Best Indica” four years later. For an accurate, genetics-true picture, see the chemotype above.

Genetics & Lineage

Parents
This strainGorilla Cookies
Descendants (22)

Effects

Thought provokingEnergeticCalmingPain numbingNarcoticMeditativ

Aroma & Taste

Aroma

PineHashishTangerineDieselMusky

Taste

TangerineDieselCheese

Breeder releases (11)

BreederTHCFloweringSeedsRating
Elev8 Seeds63dfeminized9.0/10
Expert Seeds23.4%60dfeminized8.0/10
Ganja Farmer63dfeminized
Growers Choice60dfeminized
Linda Seeds63dfeminized
Nugs 42060dregular
Original Sensible Seeds63dfeminized
Pure Instinto55dfeminized
Rebel Seeds75dfeminized
SeedStockers56dfeminized
Sunset Genetics56dfeminized

About Gorilla Cookies

Because we have both Gorilla Glue #4 and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies in the stable, this seemed like such an obvious cross of two infamous strains. Gorilla Glue #4 is famous for its potency, yield, and smell. Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies is considered by most as the most desirable cut of Girl Scout Cookies. Our goal on this cross was to combine the best of two strains in one and Gorilla Cookies accomplished that. We reversed a Thin Mint Girl GSC female and pollinated a Gorilla Glue #4 female. Because this is a first generation cross, phenos will range between Gorilla Glue or Thin Mint dominant and will be very vigorous. It is hard to pick a favorite pheno. The taste and smell of Gorilla Cookies is very strong and unique. It has the pungent funk from the Gorilla Glue combined perfectly with the exotic notes of the Thin Mint. The highly unique and delicious taste will coat the inside of your mouth. This strain is LOUD! Even after curing, Gorilla Cookies remains coated in sticky grease that will ring your bell. Here is what one grower had to say: “These very dense gems of super frostiness smell so good. The flavor is powerful, but without harshness, and the smoke expands in the lungs

Frequently asked questions

What are the genetics of Gorilla Cookies?
Gorilla Cookies comes from Calisson Candy × Cookie Wreck.
Is Gorilla Cookies indica or sativa?
Gorilla Cookies is classified as indica dominant.
How much THC does Gorilla Cookies have?
Across breeder releases, Gorilla Cookies tests around 23.4% THC.
How long does Gorilla Cookies take to flower?
Gorilla Cookies flowers in about 55–75 days.
Is Gorilla Cookies available as feminized or autoflowering seeds?
Gorilla Cookies is offered as: feminized, regular.