I would caution against using benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal. Klonopin is an incredibly potent benzodiazepine, originally invented for the treatment of epilepsy, so you may end up with a much worse problem than alcohol. I would also caution against using any other potent benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Ativan and even Valium. Probably, the only benzodiazepine suited for alcohol detox that would make sense would be librium, given under doctor's supervision on an inpatient or outpatient basis. And the treatment should be a few weeks long, including the librium taper, as well.
IMHO, the best way to stop drinking is to gradually reduce the intake of alcohol over a period time, as to avoid shocking your system too much. Depending on how strong you alcohol dependence is, as well as how long and how strong your drinking habit is, you would need to plan the gradual reduction of alcohol. But I would definitely recommend doctor's supervision, as blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors) and/or beta blockers may be needed to control the possibly elevated blood pressure that would result from alcohol withdrawal. I would also avoid any stimulants (i.e. coffee, sugar), and would also stay away from antidepressants, as they could make the situation worse. There are also certain natural teas (chamomile) and supplements (valerian root, passionflower) that could help, as well as a medication called Buspar (Buspirone), which is a very mild sedative that could be helpful, and is not habit forming in a way that benzos are.
The reason why a benzo like Klonopin is a poor solution is that there is a chance that you may reach tolerance very fast, and higher and higher doses may be need to just keep functioning. Eventually, everyone has a point where benzos lose their therapeutic value, and you will get the paradoxical effect, and will most likely have to stay on them forever or be forced into a grueling slow taper involving, tiny dose reductions for 1 year or more while regretting taking those benzodiazepines in the first place. Also, with the alcohol history, a benzo taper may make you crave alcohol so you may end up on both at the same time. Not saying this would happen, and this is not any kind of judgment on anyone's character, but it's just the nature of how those psych meds work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_51H_TfhCjU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TSUS8IF8Hw
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2231826