This experience was quite exciting for me since I’ve only reviewed recreational flower since I started this. For my first ever medical cannabis review, I tried out some GG4 (or Gorilla Glue #4) that I got at Shelter Market under the Shelter brand. At the time of writing, this is their lowest-priced product (It’s also the least I’ve paid in the legal market). Gorilla Glue #4 is a very popular hybrid cultivar that came with 14.19% THC and an insignificant amount of CBD. I haven’t had terpene percentages available in the past, the packaging on this product had those numbers available, and I believe it should be the norm. Below is an in-depth breakdown of this pungent flower.
Lineage: Chem’s Sister x Chocolate Diesel
Terpene Profile: Limonene (0.436%), Myrcene (0.293%), Caryophyllene (0.117%), Ocimene (0.112%), Bisabolol (0.108%).
Packaging Details: Packaged on 11/25/2020, tested/reviewed on 02/24/2021, exactly 91 days later. Lot# 20-983.
Pricing Details: Purchased 28 grams from Shelter Market for $74.25 ($2.65/gram). (Please note I received 25% off my first order, regular price is $99.99 for 28 grams.)
Appearance: 3.5/5
The bag appeal on this GG4 was on point; honestly, I didn’t know what to expect from my first medical order for flower that cost less than $4.00, and I was pleasantly surprised. The trichome-covered buds came in different sizes, however, there was a very decent amount of nugs weighing over one gram. The trichomes glands remained very intact (see micro-pic below). When it comes to humidity, the RH inside the bag was at 52%, which is quite decent. Anything over 50% usually keeps the nugs quite fresh. The trim job could’ve been a little better, but again, this is a bargain and a half. It would actually be hard for me to find something of this quality for this price in the illicit market.
Aroma: 3/5
This Gorilla Glue #4 gave off some earthy and woodsy scents, slightly accented by sour notes. The dominant limonene terpene showed up once the weed was milled, mixed in with a heavy pine aroma. There was a little bit of diesel sprinkled around as well, nothing wrong with the aroma whatsoever, but there was no “wow” factor to it.
Flavor/Smoke: 3/5
The flavor was interesting; the first few tokes were full of earthiness and pine. The sour diesel flavors came in on the exhale and the after taste, with a slight hint of chocolate/coffee. The smoke was relatively smooth and very enjoyable.
Effects: 4/5
This was my favorite part from this entire GG4 review since the effects that this cultivar gave off were right up my alley. It’s a “hybrid” feeling; the effects reach both body and mind within a few minutes. I felt relaxed but not lethargic; this weed takes the edge off while still keeping the brain functional. It can be good for focusing on some work, socializing, or just chilling out.
Overall: 3.5/5
I would recommend this to both beginners and everyday users; I feel like a beginner would enjoy the effects that this cultivar emits. The price point here is really something special for the legal market, my first Shelter Market experience was a pleasant one, and I’m looking forward to diving into the other products I have purchased from them. If you’ve tried some of this GG4 out, let me know what you thought of it in the comments below (please add pics)!