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Cannabis Strain Review: Gorilla Cake

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 54% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Happy
66%
Uplifted
61%
Deeply Relaxing
61%
Euphoric
52%
Sleepy
47%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
19%
The Scaries
6%
Dizzy
4%

Gorilla Cake has an ASHI score of 1 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 6 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 54% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Happy, Uplifted, Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric and Sleepy effects of Gorilla Cake produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Gorilla Cake has been reported by users as being used for Mood Swings, Migraines, Insomnia, Headaches and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Gorilla Cake's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene and Humulene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Gorilla Cake that includes: Chocolate, Earthy, Pine, Sour and Sweet, ending with a blast of Chocolate on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Bag appeal! Gorilla Cake has an aroma profile of Chocolate, Earthy, Pine, Sour and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
16%
CBD
0.47 - 0.65%
CBN
0.07 - 0.23%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Gorilla Cake presents Caryophyllene and Humulene terpenes. The average THC level is 16%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Gorilla Cake is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Gorilla Cake should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Gorilla Cake. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Gorilla Cakeat night, you might want to check out our recipe for Chocolate Cannacake. Chocolate Cannacake with this strain is the perfect dessert treat with which to end your night.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain