Silverback Gorilla

Cannabis Strain Review: Silverback Gorilla

a.k.a. Silver Gorilla
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: at night
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 89% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Myrcene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
75%
Sleepy
56%
Euphoric
50%
Happy
46%
Uplifted
29%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
27%
Dry Eyes
9%
Dizzy
5%
The Scaries
1%

Silverback Gorilla has an ASHI score of 10 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 13 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 89% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

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

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The Flavor Story

Silverback Gorilla's primary terpenes are Myrcene, Camphene and Caryophyllene. 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 Silverback Gorilla that includes: Earthy, Piney, Sweet, Woody and Grape, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Silverback Gorilla has an aroma profile of Earthy, Grape, Pine, Pungent and Spicy.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 27%
CBD
0.47 - 1.36%
CBN
0.07 - 0.29%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Silverback Gorilla presents Myrcene, Camphene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 27%.

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 Silverback Gorilla 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, Silverback Gorilla should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The smokey notes from Mary Jane's BBQ Sauce will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Myrcene, from Silverback Gorilla. Myrcene terpenes will add some extra zing to the bbq sauce, adding a bit of tangy mango sweetness to the mix. Since we suggest you try Silverback Gorillaat 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

Mary Janes BBQ Sauce recipe