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I use cinnamon sticks for a week in secondary fermentation to great effect. Lightly boil for 10 minutes in minimal water and add if you're worried about contamination. In a 5 gallon batch one stick adds a nice hint in an average ale but will be strong in anything light. Two sticks is for Christmas beer IMO. Vanilla I've used in late boil and during ...

Treat them like other additives (cardamom, rosehips,etc). You can do either. I will add things at the end of the boil to impart more subtle flavor or if I want it to be more noticeable during the fermentation (similar to when people add oak). I had good success adding a couple of cinnamon stocks during the fermentation. I would treat vanilla bean in ...