Gorilla Cookies is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Gorilla Glue #4 and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, known for loud, resin-heavy buds and a mint-and-funk aroma. It comes from Elev8 Seeds, which made the cross by reversing a Thin Mint female and using it to pollinate GG4. Lab averages sit around 21% THC, and the high pairs a relaxed body with a clear, active head.
Gorilla Cookies Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid, sometimes listed as sativa-leaning |
|---|---|
| Also known as | GG4 x Thin Mint |
| Lineage | Gorilla Glue × Thin Mint GSC |
| Breeder / origin | Elev8 Seeds |
| THC | Around 21% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | pungent funk, earthy, pine, spice, mint, nutty, herbal |
| Reported effects | relaxed, euphoric, clear-headed, sleepy at higher doses |
| Best for | evening unwinding, experienced consumers, creative downtime |
| Flowering time | About 9 weeks |
Where Gorilla Cookies Comes From
Gorilla Cookies is a first-generation cross from Elev8 Seeds. According to the breeder’s own listing, Elev8 took a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies female, chemically reversed it so it would produce pollen, and used that pollen on a Gorilla Glue #4 female. Leafly and AllBud both record the same two parents, though AllBud lists Thin Mint as the mother. The breeder sells it only as feminized seed.
Both parents were famous for potency before this cross existed. GG4 earned its name from resin so sticky it gums up scissors, and Thin Mint is one of the most celebrated cuts of the original Girl Scout Cookies line. Putting them together was a predictable move in the mid-2010s, when breeders were chasing frost and THC above all else.
Because it is an F1, Elev8 notes that phenotypes run from Glue-leaning to Thin Mint-leaning. That explains why some jars smell like pure diesel funk and others lean minty and sweet. Leafly lists Frosty Kong and King Cone among its offspring.
Gorilla Cookies Effects: What It Feels Like
Most people describe a slow build rather than a sudden hit. Reviewers report a heavy body buzz first, followed by a more balanced hybrid feel once the head effect catches up. A grower quoted by Elev8 summed it up as a relaxed body with a clear, active mind, and Leafly’s top reported effects are relaxed, sleepy and euphoric. Several reviewers say it lifted their mood while keeping their body calm, and one used it to stay focused through a late night.
Potency is the main thing to respect. Leafly’s description calls it a one-hitter quitter, and AllBud reviewers warn it is not a beginner strain. A small amount suits a creative evening or a long conversation. A larger dose pushes toward couchlock and sleep. Some users report restless energy or mild anxiety, so newer consumers should start with one or two puffs and wait.
Gorilla Cookies Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The nose depends on which parent dominates. Elev8 describes a pungent Glue funk layered with exotic Thin Mint notes and calls the strain loud. Leafly tags it mint, nutty and earthy, while AllBud reviewers add menthol, spice, pine, diesel and a skunky edge. The smoke coats the mouth, and the mint usually shows up most clearly on the exhale.
Leafly lists caryophyllene as the dominant terpene, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery, spicy backbone shared by both parents, limonene adds a faint brightness, and myrcene contributes the earthy base. The nutty note many reviewers mention is a hallmark of the Cookies side of the family.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Gorilla Cookies
Leafly users most often report dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness. Some AllBud reviewers mention restless energy or a touch of anxiety early in the high, and one advised caution for people with heart concerns because of its strength. Couchlock is common at higher doses. Start low and keep water nearby.
With Gorilla Cookies, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Gorilla Cookies for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often say they reach for Gorilla Cookies for anxiety (26%), stress (24%) and pain (21%). AllBud reviewers also mention nausea, appetite loss and trouble sleeping. These are self-reports from consumers, not medical claims, and anyone using cannabis for a health condition should talk to a clinician.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Gorilla Cookies
- Flowering: About 9 weeks
- Height: Stretches noticeably in flower
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor
Elev8 lists a flowering time of about nine weeks and says the plant can be grown indoors or outside. The breeder’s main warning is stretch: Gorilla Cookies grows tall once flowering starts, so top it and train it early if headroom is limited. Expect phenotype variation, since it is a first-generation cross, and keep the best-smelling mother if you plan to run it again. Dense, resinous buds like these need good airflow in the final weeks, especially outdoors in a wet autumn.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Gorilla Cookies
- Gorilla Glue: the GG4 parent and the source of the funk
- Thin Mint GSC: the minty Cookies parent
- Girl Scout Cookies: the wider Cookies family
- Zookies: another GG4 cross with a Cookies strain
- Kush Mints: a similar mint-and-gas profile
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Gorilla Glue · Gorilla Grapes · Grandaddy Bruce · Golden Pineapple · Glazed Apricot Gelato · Gizmo · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Gorilla Cookies
Dispensary menus change every week, and Gorilla Cookies may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Medford, browse Medford dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Emerald Triangle McAndrews and Mr. Nice Guy Medford. In San Jose, browse San Jose dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Urbn Leaf and 10th Street Cannabis. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Gorilla Cookies FAQ
Is Gorilla Cookies indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Elev8 Seeds describes it as mostly sativa and AllBud lists it as sativa-dominant, but most users report a relaxed body with a clear head, closer to a balanced hybrid.
What is Gorilla Cookies a cross of?
Gorilla Glue #4 and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Elev8 Seeds made the cross using a reversed Thin Mint female to pollinate GG4.
How strong is Gorilla Cookies?
Strong. Leafly and AllBud both put it around 21% THC, and reviewers often call it a one-hitter quitter.
What does Gorilla Cookies taste like?
Mint, nuts and earth, with a pungent diesel funk from the Glue side.
Who bred Gorilla Cookies?
Elev8 Seeds, which sells it as a feminized seed.
Is Gorilla Cookies good for beginners?
It is better suited to experienced consumers. Beginners should start with a very small amount because the high builds slowly and can become sedating.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
