Warm Drinks, East Side King Trivia, and IPA Battles

BEER BATTLE — Pinthouse Pizza on South Lamar is hosting a Battle of the IPAs tonight, pitting four hoppy brews from Hops & Grain, Ballast Point, Boulevard, and, of course, Pinthouse. $16 gets you a tasting flight of each IPA and a full pint of your favorite contender. [EaterWire]

HOT TODDY — Drink.Well has declared open season on chilly weather with the return of its Winter Warmers week. Boozy hot cocoa and toddies are on special from January 19 through 24. [EaterWire]

TRIVIA WIRE — The Four Horsemen and East Side King are launching a weekly "Trivia Knight" starting Wednesday, January 20. [EaterWire]

CAREER WIRE — The Austin Food & Wine Alliance hosts its third annual Culinary Arts Career Conference on Wednesday, January 20 at Palmer Events Center, including keynote speaker Aaron Franklin. More than 600 high school students will gain pro tips and insight into culinary careers, from restaurant groups to food trucks. [EaterWire]

WINE DOWN — Italic hosts a free Wines of Tuscany tasting Thursday, January 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Master sommelier Craig Collins will be on hand to answer questions about each wine, all of which will be available to order from the Austin Wine Merchant on site. [EaterWire]